Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in 022 Sunset Peach

HAPPY 47TH BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL MOTHER!! :)

Lots of birthdays this month! lol I purchased this several months ago in early July at CVS (where i do most of my beauty hauls lol) and i really wasnt sure what to expect. The color looked like a bronzey-peach and its called Sunset Peach, but when applied to lips its VERY sheer and has alot of glitter and shimmer in it.

This gloss has a very odd smell. Its nothing fruity or sweet or floral - its... weird and i dont like it. The shade itsself is pretty i guess but i definitely expected it to be more opaque considering its called "ColorBurst" i mean doesnt that suggest to you that its bursting with color? This isnt.

It is a little sticky and you can sometimes feel the larger glitter particles on your lips when you rub them together, but it has nice shine and lasts a long time. Overall, im not sure if im pleased with this but its jut o.k.

CoverGirl Outlast Smoothwear in Plum Satin

HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND, JOE!! :)

And now on to the review, lol. The only reason i purchased this lip color duo is because CVS had it on sale for 50% off. They didnt have many left so this was basically my only option color-wise since everything else was way too red for me. If you've never used a duo like this here are some directions...

Directions:

1. Apply color to clean dry lips.
2. Allow the color to dry completely.
3. Apply clear balm topcoat ontop of color to seal.

These are a semi-permanent colors so once you put it on and allow it to dry you're stuck with it for a while. Its almost like a matte lipstick/lipstain all in one. The color lasts through meals and doesnt smudge, budge or transfer. I wiped my lips onto the back of my hand and NOTHING! There was zero color on my hand, just a little sheen from the balm topcoat. So these are definitely smooch-proof! lol

My only issue with this is the fact that 1) the color doesnt suit me, in my opinion, and 2) once its on you're stuck with it for several hours so there no turning back if you hate it. Otherwise these are great and if you find a color you adore these would be Holy Grail lip colors!

Maybelline ShineSensational in Mad About Melon

I purchased this a couple months ago at Rite-Aid in a small haul and i mainly picked it up 1) it was new, and 2) i love anything melon! LOL.

Sadly, im disappointed with this gloss. The gloss itsself is a pretty orange/peach shade with multi-colored shimmer that smells like cantaloupe - but its VERY STICKY which i absolutely hate. The first time i put it on my lips were sticking together and i was like OH NO!!


Overall the shades for these are super cute and great for Summer but the formula is bad :(

Lip Smackers Coca-Cola Lipgloss

I bought this super cute tasty gloss a while back at Rite-Aid for roughly $4. It smells/tastes EXACTLY like Coca-Cola soda! It's a multi-colored shimmer in a super sheer nude base. The gloss itsself is actually very moisturizing and its amazing for everyday use because of how neutral it is. Lip Smackers also sells these glosses in other soda flavors :)

AVON Color & Gloss Duo in Sunset Glow

A few weeks ago i put an order in through AVON, where my husband works, for a Foundation Adjuster, and a Color & Gloss Duo in Sunset Glow. Because he gets a discount I purchased both for under $5 total.

This is the Color & Gloss Duo in Sunset Glow. Its a warm peachy-pink lipstick and gloss. This product is very interesting in the sense that it can be used a few different ways and it gives you two products in one travel friendly case. These also come in various other shades.

Ways You Can Use The Duo's

1. Wear the lipstick alone.
2. Wear the gloss alone
3. Wear the lipstick underneath of the gloss
4. If you have two or more Duo's you can switch out the gloss compartment on the bottom for another shade from a different duo

PROS
lipstick is VERY creamy and silky
gloss is not sticky at all and has high shine
travel friendly 2-in-1 design
affordable, $6.99 each for both products. (on sale right now for $4.99)
comes in a few different shade combinations
multiple ways to wear/use it

50/50
Because AVON isnt a drugstore or store-sold product it may be harder for some to find. - You can order through a Representative or online at shop.avon.com.

CONS
None!

I was surprised at how much i liked these, because if you've read some of my posts before (especially for the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams) you'll know how much i hate lipsticks and glosses - usually. This duo, even when using both products, is never heavy or sticky on my lips and it's very moisturizing. The color pay-off is great and overall i really like this duo. I've already ordered more!! lol

Photos are mine, do not use. Please comment, like and follow! :)

MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe

Hey ladies! Here is another item from the giveway i won on Trina J's blog. This is MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe, and its my first gloss from MAC!

Lychee Luxe is a beautiful bright pink-coral gloss with warm golden shimmer. It's a little intimidating in the tube because it's so bright, but its actually very pretty when swatched. I have worn it on my lips but i forgot to take photos, sorry :\ Anyway here are the pro's and con's.

[PROS]
- Not very sticky
- Pretty coral shimmer shade
- Pigmented
- Doesn't apply streaky
- Great summer shade
- Good quality for the price, $14.50

[CONS]
- I can't think of any!

As always, with these giveaway items i think my cons will be the price, but this one is only $14.50 which isnt that bad. They are high-end cosmetics which i sometimes dont like to fork out the money for just because im a wife & stay-at-home Mom so buying MAC on a regular basis really isnt in our budget, lol, and drugstore items do just fine. However, im super grateful for winning this giveaway and it has given me the chance to try more MAC, NARS, and Stila items!

What's your favorite MAC Lipglass shade?

Mark. Flip For It Color Kit: Sydney

I want to show you another Mark. Flip For It Color Kit (London) that i purchased from AVON a few months ago. I got it on sale for $8 but they are regular $20 each. Mark. comes out with these kits pretty regularly in different shades, which are usually named after cities.

The kit includes...
2 eyeshadows: Bondi Beach and Nomadic
1 blush: Sunlove Glo
2 Lip Sticks: Sydney Smooch and Adelaide
2 Lip Glosses: Aussie Kiss and Down Under

This compact palette is extremely portable, as you can see from the photos below its just about the size of the palm of my hand. Swatches are below also. Everything is very pigmented and good quality, the eyeshadows are really beautiful and light reflective. I hardley ever use this palette but it would be great to throw in a bag for a night out. I would like to own the rest of the Mark. Flip For It Kits!

Top row: Eyeshadows - Bondi Beach and Nomadic
Bottom row: Blush in Sunlove Glo (peachy pink)

Lip Colors from L to R: Aussie Kiss, Down Under, Sydney Smooch, Adeliade

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Urban Decay Rollergirl Palette

Urban Decay is by far my favorite cosmetics company.. ever! I love the fact that they are constantly coming out with unique, beautiful palettes. Plus everything is super high quality and still affordable. No, it isnt as cheap as drugstore products but you get what you pay for - and UD is amazing! They definitely did not let me down with this Rollergirl palette. Click any of the images to enlarge them.

UD Rollergirl Palette, $32, comes with 4 shadows, 1 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner, and a mini Lip Junkie. For more info on each, read below :) Click on any of the photos above to enlarge them.

▲ Eyeshadows
Woodstock (bright fuchsia)
Verve (pale oyster)
Suspect (sheer bronze)
Darkhorse (dark brown shimmer)

Each of these shadows are silky smooth and really super pigmented. They are easy to apply with fingers, sponge-tip applicators, or brushes alike. I know the pink shadow, Woodstock, may freak some people out but there are a few ways you can wear it without being really outrageous. I'll list those in another post along with photos. Suspect (sheer bronze) is definitely my favorite shade, its sooo gorgeous IRL! Definitely not your typical bronze.

▲ 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner 
Whiskey (medium chocolate brown)

I was amazed at how smooth and creamy this eyeliner was, but still precise and doesnt smudge. It definitely lives up to the hype and I can see why so many other brands have tried to dupe it (i.e. Milani Liquif-Eye, AVON Liqui-Glide, etc). I find that this particular shade, Whiskey, is great for lining upper & lower waterlines without being too dramatic. It actually looks very natural. A+ product.

▲ Lip Junkie
Crush (super hot pink)

I know this is technically a "mini" but as you can see from the photos, its about the size of a regular squeeze tube gloss anyways so you do still get alot of product. This shade is waayyy too bright for my taste but some others may like it. The formula is pigmented but slightly sticky (aren't most glosses??) and smells like fresh mint. Its slightly tingly on lips, and when layered lightly this gives a nice pink flush to lips, or can be put on heavier for a more dramatic hot pink lip.

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The Verdict?
Love it! The shades are beautiful, pigmented, and high quality. It was definitely worth the $32. If you get the chance to check this out you really should!

Mark. Flip For It Color Kit: London

Top row: Proper Kiss and Watermelon
Bottom row: West End Pout and Queenie

Top row: Eyeshadows in London Bridge and Piccadilly
Bottom Row: Blush in Cameo Glo

Hello! How is everyone doing today?? I want to show you a Mark. Flip For It Color Kit (London) that i purchased from AVON a few months ago. I got it on sale for $12 but i believe they are regular $20 each. Mark. comes out with these kits pretty regularly in different shades.

The kit includes...
2 eyeshadows: London Bridge and Piccadilly
1 blush: Cameo Glo
2 Lip Sticks: Proper Kiss and Watermelon
2 Lip Glosses: West End Pout and Queenie

This compact palette is extremely portable, as you can see from the photos below its just about the size of the palm of my hand. Swatches are below also. Everything is very pigmented and good quality, the Piccadilly shadow is really beautiful and light reflective. I hardley ever use this palette but it would be great to throw in a bag for a night out. I would like to own the rest of the Mark. Flip For It Kits!

From L to R: Proper Kiss, Watermelon, West End Pout, Queenie

Top row: Eyeshadows in Piccadilly (purple), and London Bridge (taupe)
Bottom Row: Blush in Cameo Glo